Practice management and staff training

Thiamine Matters: Supporting Patients with Risky Drinking  General practitioners are often the initial point of contact for patients with alcohol-related concerns, positioning them at the forefront of early identification and intervention. By screening for risky or escalating alcohol use and initiating timely thiamine (Vitamin B1) supplementation, GPs can play a…

Practice nurse update – 19 November 2025 Practice Nurse Orientations Networking Opportunitites News and Announcements Education Opportunitites CESPHN – support for nurses working in general practice Are you a new nurse working in general practice? Our practice support team are available to provide you with a Practice Nurse orientation session…

Immunisation Weekly Update: SESLHD/SLHD Annual Immunisation Update – December 3 Australia not meeting national vaccination targets New and improved Immunisation Handbook app now available Measles alert Education SESLHD/SLHD Annual Immunisation Update – December 3 Immunisation providers are invited to an immunisation update hosted by SESLHD and SLHD Public Health Units…

Immunisation Weekly Update: Adolescent vaccination hits five-year low SESLHD/SLHD Annual Immunisation Update on December 3 Education Adolescent vaccination hits five-year low Vaccination coverage among Australian adolescents has fallen to its lowest point in five years, continuing a downward trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (at…

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care  Practice Reflections: COPD – coming soon  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death and disease burden in Australia. General practitioners play a critical role in slowing disease progression through early and accurate diagnosis, supported by evidence-based management.  To help…

New MyMedicare Checklist for General Practices  General Practices have been supporting patients to register with MyMedicare at higher rates across Australia since new General Practice Chronic Conditions Management Plans came into effect on 1 July 2025. As of October 2025, almost 18% of all Australians are now registered with their preferred general practice through MyMedicare.   …